The Cabinet Member for Property, Waste and Infrastructure, Councillor Natalie Bramhall, approved the joint disposal of Clarendon House in Dorking. The meeting also involved procedural matters and the exclusion of the public for discussions on exempt information.

Disposal of Clarendon House, Dorking

Councillor Natalie Bramhall, the Cabinet Member for Property, Waste and Infrastructure, approved the joint disposal of Surrey County Council's freehold interest in Clarendon House, located at 28 West Street, Dorking, RH4 1QJ. This decision was made in conjunction with the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which simultaneously disposed of its 125,000-year leasehold interest in the property. The disposal will enable the asset to be sold with vacant possession.

The report presented to Councillor Bramhall sought approval for this joint disposal, with the terms of the sale detailed in a separate Part Two report, which contained information exempt from public access under Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, specifically relating to the property being surplus to operational requirements. Councillor Bramhall confirmed her approval of the recommendations, authorising the finalisation of the transaction and the entry into all associated legal agreements.

The meeting agenda indicated that procedural matters, including declarations of interest, member questions, public questions, and petitions, were addressed. However, the transcript confirms there were no member questions, public questions, or petitions received for this meeting. Following the public session, the meeting moved into private session to discuss exempt information related to the disposal of Clarendon House.

The decision to dispose of Clarendon House aligns with the council's ongoing management of its property assets to ensure they are used effectively and efficiently. The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of mental health, learning disability, and physical health services across Surrey and North East Hampshire.